Photo courtesy of SouthCare Cremation and Funeral Society - Alpharetta
I'm sorry to learn of Al's passing. I'm glad to have known him if only for a short while. Keeping you in my thoughts & prayers.
Much Love, Sheila Howe
Sheila Howe
June 10, 2015 | Wolcott, CT
Al will be missed by all who blessed to have known him. I will never forget his trips to Md. and his visits with Eva. Will always remember him with his beliefs in God and family. He will be sorely missed.
Dr. and Mrs. Gehris
June 10, 2015 | Lutherville, MD
Dave, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Julian & Kim Falls
Julian Falls
June 09, 2015
My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family. Bernie Donahue
June 05, 2015
I was so sad to hear of the passing of Al! He was such a wonderful inspiration and a very devoted husband, father and friend. At our Mary Kay meetings, Al always had his camera handy to take updated photos of our group! He always had a smile on his face and was the first man I knew that wanted women to achieve their potential! I feel so honored to have known Al and his precious wife Marian for the last 29 years and I will miss him deeply!
Suzanne Landi
June 05, 2015 | Wilmington, DE
Alvin Norman Saylor (Al) went to live with the Lord on June 1, 2015. He was resting peacefully at his home with his loving wife Marian by his side. He is survived by their 4 children; Cynthia Guth (John), Alvin Saylor, Jr. (Gwen), Pamela Droke and David Saylor (Cindy), 9 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and his sister Fae Foust. Al was born October 26, 1929 in Somerset County, PA. He was predeceased by his parents Earl Bernard Saylor and Leora Elizabeth Knepper Saylor Walker, his brothers, Gerald, Glenn, James and his sister Jane Saylor Bauermaster. He grew-up on the family farm and graduated from Shanksville H.S. in 1947. Al attended Penn State University, graduating with a B.S. in Agriculture Economics in 1951. While at Penn State he was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity. Following graduation and having completed ROTC, he served in the Air Force during the Korean War and continued in the Reserves as a Captain. In 1952, Al married Marian Louise Rishel and they enjoyed nearly 63 years together. After active duty he returned to Penn State for his Masters in Marketing and Business Economics. He worked for the Pennsylvania Farmers Association, and later for the Department of Agriculture, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a lobbyist. In 1960, Al joined the E. I. DuPont de Nemours & Co. in Wilmington, DE. During his 29 years with DuPont his assignments included numerous moves. In 1982, Al moved to Atlanta, GA, as the Regional Manager of Agriculture Chemicals. Retiring from DuPont in 1989, he became the President of Bold Corporation, a formulator of Ag products in Tifton, GA. Al was a 33* Mason and a Past Master of the Blue Lodge, Temple 11, Wilmington, DE and a member of the Consistory. He was 50 years in the service of Freemasonry. Al's deep love of his wife was the foundation for strong family bonds. He was more proud of his family than his own accomplishments. He had a strong and enduring faith and was an active member of Peachtree Presbyterian Church and the Covenant Sunday School Class. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, June 12, at 2 pm in the church Sanctuary. In lieu of flowers a Memorial may be made to Peachtree Presbyterian Church, 3434 Roswell Rd. N.W., Atlanta, GA 30305 or a charity of your choice.
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